Stefan Gruber: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name	Dr. Stefan Gruber
Address	Inst. f. Pharmazeutische Wiss. ETH Zürich, HCI E 388.2 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 68 94
E-mail	stefan.gruber@pharma.ethz.ch
Department	Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
535-1001-00L	Laboratory Course General Chemistry (for Biology and Pharmacy) Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. Register in myStudies as early as possible, because the fire protection courses take place separately before the internship starts.	6 credits	8P	S. Gruber, J. Hall
Abstract	Introduction to the practical work in a chemistry laboratory. The most important manipulations and techniques are treated, as well as the most fundamental chemical reaction types.
Learning objective	- Knowledge of the basic chemical laboratory methods - Basic knowledge of the scientific approach in experimenting - Observation and interpretation of chemical processes - Keeping of a reliable laboratory journal
Content	- Simple chemical working techniques/methods - Separation techniques - Physical measurements: mass, volume, pH - Ionic solids (salts) - Acid/base chemistry, buffers - Redox reactions - Metal complexes - Titration methods and quantitative spectrometry - Introduction to qualitative analysis
Lecture notes	Course manual in German (is handed out to the students at the begin of the lessons) Language: German, English upon request
Literature	Basic Concepts of Chemistry, International Student Version, 8th Edition, Leo J. Malone, Theodore Dolter Wiley is a suitable textbook.
Prerequisites / Notice	This practical course causes costs for materials and chemicals. The costs are charged to the students at the end of semester. By enrolling in this lab course, students confirm to thoroughly study all safety information and follow instructions.